Legal Assistant (Houston)

The HT Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong health benefits

401k matching

15 days PTO

Bonus potential

Company paid parking

Fun office events

Job summary

A law recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Assistant in Houston to provide essential support to attorneys and clients. This role emphasizes client-facing interaction and requires exceptional organizational skills. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience. Strong word processing skills and a detail-oriented mindset are crucial. The position offers competitive compensation and includes a variety of perks such as health benefits and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional work experience; client facing experience required.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily client-facing interactions with experts.
• Attend Board of Directors meetings; draft agendas and minutes.
• Monitor compliance with contract terms.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Word processing

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Legal Assistant

The HT Group is partnering with a well-established law firm to find a Legal Assistant! This person will provide top notch support to assigned Attorneys and clients, playing an integral role in the implementation of policies, processes, actions, filings, and other business initiatives for various government entities that support new development throughout Texas.

This is not a traditional back-office administrative role; it requires strong client-facing skills and the ability to engage directly with clients & stakeholders. Our client is open to a variety of backgrounds—no prior law firm experience required.

Direct Hire | Houston TX 77027 On-site | $70-80k base

Responsibilities

• Handle daily client-facing interactions with experts in the fields of engineering, land development, operations of water, finance, etc.
• Respond to inquiries from Directors, government agencies, consultants, etc.
• Attend in office and out of office Board of Directors meetings; draft agendas and meeting minutes.
• Organize and e-file documents following Board meetings.
• Handle extensive document drafting and processing including orders, resolutions, and other documents.
• Work with Directors and other parties to obtain execution of documents.
• Prepare and maintain annual calendars of events, deadlines, and regulatory filings.
• Monitor compliance with contract terms.
• Process real estate matters on behalf of the client.
• Network with clients and industry partners.
• Assist with elections held by clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• 5+ years of professional work experience; client facing experience required.
• Must have very strong word processing skills – grammar, spelling, writing, proofreading, editing, etc.
• Preferred background in Project Management, Business Operations Management, Higher Education, or Public Administration.
• Experience meeting strict deadlines.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects.
• Ability to speak/present in front of large groups.
• Experience with document editing/review.
• Must be willing to attend in-office or out of office morning, afternoon, or evening meetings.
• No prior law firm experience required.

Additional Perks

• Strong health benefits, 401k matching, 15 days PTO.
• Bonus potential.
• Company paid parking.
• Fun office events, parties, etc.